Day 3:

Hearing far too many young girls, and for that matter, girls my age who should know better, complain about weight, weight loss, poor body image, and poor self image. There is already so much critisim on each and everyone one of us daily, why should we be the subjects of our own harsh and unforgiving critisim? Every girl/woman at some point in her life, will hate hate herself for some unchangeable reason. "My hips are too wide, my thighs are too big, I can't iron on my stomach, my nose, my face, my this, my that..." And the list could go on for as long as I have committed my self to this blog.

However, the point is, why can't we just be happy with oursleves? This is one we can't blame on our mother's ladies. It's an inner hatred aimed only at oursleves. I bet for every one thing we hate about ourselves, I am sure there are ten that other people admire. Unless, well, unless you are a total bitch. Then you are on your own. The tiny flaw on your face, the dimple on your ass, the pants you bought that no longer fit, no body cares! And 99% of them won't even notice if you can be content with yourself. The self conscious, self loathing people are the ones we pick at. The ones we notice, "omg, did you see...?" So instead of stepping out today, or tomorrow, with the thought of "I hate my weight, I hate my face, I hate my ...whatever", stand in the mirror. 30 seconds. Just stand. Pick one thing everday that you really like about yourself. If, on those days where you are feeling bloated and busted, you can't find a physical attribute that you like, pick a characteristic. "I love my laugh, I love my sense of humor...etc". I safely guarantee you will leave the house with a lighter heart, an easier smile, and an effect on everyone you encounter. Self contentment radiates.

If you happen to be a young girl who hasn't grown up with a father and mother who were as encouraging as mine, you have some work ahead of you. Not hard work, but work. If you haven't grown up with a father telling you that you are the most beautiful girl in the world, then you have to learn to love yourself. For who you are, for what you strive to become, and for the body that is to carry you through this life. They come in all shapes and sizes and colours and all are absolutley beautiful in their own right. Of course it is nice to hear from another person, but that person can't make you believe what they see. You have to see and love it for yourself.

Every girl/woman wants to told she is beautiful. And, every girl likes flowers. No matter what they say. It's true.

Day 3 complete. Super XO